Jakarta, CNN Indonesia —
Fish milk is said to be a complementary food ingredient for children’s nutrition. Experts also explain the advantages and disadvantages fish milk.
Fish milk has recently been widely discussed because it is said to be used in the Free Nutritious Meal Program initiated by the president and vice president-elect Prabowo Subianto-Gibran Rakabuming.
According to dietitian Fitri Hudayani, milk made from fish meat extract can be a choice source of animal protein. He also explained the advantages and disadvantages of fish milk.
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“The advantage of fish compared to other animal sources is that fish has good types of fat and is also a source of omega 3 which is good for health, good for growth and brain development,” said Fitri as reported Between.
On the other hand, this product is still relatively new and there are few producers. This certainly makes it difficult when you want to include fish milk as a daily menu.
Apart from that, fish milk, like cow’s milk, can contain certain allergens. Fitri explained that serving fish milk requires paying attention to allergy history.
The advantages and disadvantages of fish milk need to be taken into consideration, especially the disadvantages. Fish milk may have a taste and aroma that not everyone can accept.
Then fish extracts on the market come in various forms. Products like this are usually intended for those who need protein supplementation.
“Actually, fish extract products already exist in other forms besides drinks, for example fish capsules, fish extracts, fish meal, which can usually be given to people who need more protein intake, for example people with poor nutritional status or people with infectious diseases whose protein needs increase. ,” he explained.
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